~~SLIM FAST CHEWY GRANOLA BARS~~GRANOLA HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT??
Written: Nov 26 '02 (Updated Feb 04 '03)
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Pros: Chewy granola taste; contains 22 vitamins and minerals.
Cons: High in sugar; not recommended for those on a low-carb diet.
The Bottom Line: Give yourself a break from regular nutrition bars and give these new Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars in four tasty flavors a try today.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars |
The holidays are quickly approaching, so at this time of the year, it's usually inevitable that most of us will put on a few pounds. Not only do we eat alot of fattening foods we normally don't have on a regular basis, but we are also so busy with holiday shopping and the like to keep up with our exercise routines as well. So even though I have a good 20 pounds or so I'd love to get rid of at the moment, my realistic goal for now is to just maintain my weight until the first of the year by making healthier meal and snack choices while cramming some exercise in here and there on the treadmill 5 to 6 days a week for good measure. Instead of grabbing a candy bar or regular granola bar, I decided to try these new Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars to add a bit of variety to my diet. I've used their Meal-on-the-Go Bars awhile now and even tried their Snack Bars recently. But since I've always liked granola bars, this new snack bar alternative is one that I just couldn't pass up. Read on to find out more about this new diet product found in the Slim Fast Meal Options line.
~~~The Granola Bars~~~
These new Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars are a new, tasty choice found within this popular weight-loss company's Meal Options plan. Currently available in only four flavors: including Cranberry Apple, Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, and Peanut Butter, these naturally and artificially flavored granola bars are a nice alternative to their Meal-on-the-Go bars, especially if you like granola. Since I am first and foremost a chocolate freak, so far the only flavor I've tried is the Chocolate Chip, which contain a sweet, chocolate flavor that will cure any craving. A layer of chocolate cover the bottom of the bar, and there are small chocolate chips found within the chewy granola section. Containing 220 calories and 22 vitamins and minerals, these Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars are high in calcium (30% of the RDA) but are also high in carbohydrates, too (35 grams per serving). So don't think you can sit down and eat a box of these and still lose weight because it ain't gonna happen!
~~~Packaging & Price~~~
Each 1.97 ounce (56 gram) Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bar may be purchased either individually for around $1 a piece, or in boxes of 12 for $11.99 each. Choose the single servings at first to find your favorite flavor, and then stock up by going to www.drugstore.com and purchasing a dozen at a time. Individually packaged in an attractive yellow, red, and white foil wrap (yellow and red are "comfort" colors---no mistake here that McDonald's uses these same colors in their fast food chains), these bars are easy to open and small enough to conveniently carry around in your purse or gym bag. Just be aware that the chocolate WILL melt at higher temperatures, so keep them out of the heat for best flavor. At $1 a pop, these Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars aren't cheap and contain more carbohydrates and less protein (8 grams) than many comparably priced nutrition bars have, but they certainly have more vitamins and minerals than a regular candy bar has.
~~~Indications for Use~~~
According to product advertising found at www.drugstore.com, these Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars may be used in two ways. For Weight Loss: Follow the Easy Options Plan, as described in the packaging details of the product. For Weight Maintenance: Eat sensibly, replacing 1 meal with one of the Slim-Fast Meal Options. Be sure to drink plenty of water every day and to exercise for at least 30 minutes several times a week for best results. As I mentioned above, my goal right now through the holidays is to maintain my present weight, so following the Slim Fast Plan is something I'm not interested in doing any time soon. I simply like the chewy granola taste these bars contain and while I'd rarely rely on one as an actual meal replacement, they make a great snack on-the-go and curb my chocolate craving in the process. For eating a Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bar in the Chocolate Chip flavor is a much better choice, in my opinion, than grabbing a few Oreos. And the granola makes it seem like a healthier choice in the process.
~~~Nutrition Facts~~~
Serving Size---1 Bar (Amounts per serving)
Calories (Energy).........220
Fat Calories..................50
Total Fat.....................6g
Saturated Fat.............3.5g
Cholesterol...............5mg
Sodium..................270mg
Total Carbohydrates....35g
Fiber.........................1g
Protein.......................9g
(For a complete listing of vitamins and minerals, see below)
~~~Ingredients~~~
Corn Syrup, Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating, Soy Protein Isolate, Rolled Oats, Rice Flour, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Chocolate Flavored Chips, Sugar, Crisp Rice, Glycerine, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean and Cottonseed), Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavors, Barley Malt Extract, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Salt, Guar Gum, Maltodextrin, Honey, Soy Lecithin, Vitamins & Minerals.
Milk Chocolate Flavored Coating - sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, non-fat milk, lactose, cocoa (processed with alkali), dextrose, soy lecithin, natural flavor. Chocolate Flavored Chips - sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed and soybean), cocoa, dextrose, cocoa (processed with alkali), soy lecithin, artificial flavor. Crisp Rice - rice, sugar, salt, barley malt extract. Vitamins & Minerals - calcium phosphate, potassium phosphate, magnesium oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, ferric orthophosphate, calcium pantothenate, zinc oxide, vitamin A palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, biotin, folic acid, chromium chloride, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, phytonadione (vitamin K1), cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). May contain traces of egg, sesame and various nuts, including peanut.
~~~Warnings
If you want to lose weight and are under 18, pregnant, nursing, following a diet recommended by a doctor, have health problems, or want to lose more than 30 pounds, see a doctor before starting this or any diet. Do not lose more than 2 pounds a week after the first week. Rapid weight loss may cause health problems. Do not use as a sole source of nutrition. Eat at least 1,200 calories a day.
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
If you like granola and prefer something different when shopping in the nutrition bar section of your favorite store, next time try a few of these new Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars and find your favorite flavor. While they are high in carbohydrates and contain only a moderate amount of protein, having one of these bars occasionally as a snack is sure to relieve your sweet tooth without ruining your diet plan in the process (just don't eat the whole box!). Incorporate these chewy granola bars into the Slim Fast Weight Loss Program if desired, or choose them every once in a while as a healthy alternative when attempting weight maintenance as well. Good luck in achieving your weight loss/maintenance goals! May these Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars give your diet the variety it needs to keep high-carb binges at bay. I'm not so sure that granola helps you lose weight as the commercials seem to say, but it sure does taste great!
**For more information on the Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars and the Slim Fast Weight Loss Program in general (including their weight maintenance plan), please check out the following website:
www.slimfast.com
Free membership here includes weekly weigh-ins, a personal diary, a buddy program, and weekly newsletters.
Questions or comments?
1-877-375-4632
Or write:
SLIM FAST FOODS COMPANY
PO Box 3625
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
To find out more about the www.drugstore.com website, please check out the following review:
http://www.epinions.com/content_57461476996
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Recommended:
Yes
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